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BMW 3 Series

Red · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LC05 FFDMOT history

LC05 FFD is a red diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 24 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 26 Jul 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 178,451 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2024.

LC05 FFD red BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Jul 2025
Mileage
178,451 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2024
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,248 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC05 FFD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC05 FFD was last recorded at 178,451 miles on 27 Jul 2024, 557 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,894 miles · 7 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
557 miles
Average per year
8,248 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 178,451 miles
  • 2023 – 177,894 miles
  • 2022 – 168,886 miles
  • 2021 – 160,014 miles
  • 2020 – 159,294 miles
  • 2018 – 158,694 miles
  • 2017 – 154,924 miles
  • 2016 – 142,910 miles
  • 2015 – 131,248 miles
  • 2014 – 120,663 miles
  • 2013 – 108,612 miles
  • 2012 – 101,826 miles
  • 2011 – 92,492 miles
  • 2010 – 76,437 miles
  • 2009 – 58,964 miles
  • 2008 – 44,299 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,451 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,451 miles (+557)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    178,451 miles
    Test number
    268748161025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass177,894 miles (+9,008)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    177,894 miles
    Test number
    896770334188
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass168,886 miles (+8,872)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    168,886 miles
    Test number
    677574474463
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass160,014 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    160,014 miles
    Test number
    417989147910
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail160,014 miles (+720)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,014 miles
    Test number
    364680083796
    • Repaired at testSteering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass159,294 miles (+600)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    159,294 miles
    Test number
    317037752722
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass158,694 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    158,694 miles
    Test number
    293480731698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail158,681 miles (+3,757)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,681 miles
    Test number
    522984219321
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  9. Pass154,924 miles (+12,014)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    154,924 miles
    Test number
    548305778508
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass142,910 miles (+121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    142,910 miles
    Test number
    874433615254
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail142,789 miles (+11,541)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,789 miles
    Test number
    424213001964
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass131,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    131,248 miles
    Test number
    507708835119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail131,248 miles (+10,585)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,248 miles
    Test number
    418848735105
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine oil level of minimum
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  14. Pass120,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    120,663 miles
    Test number
    266332834478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail120,653 miles (+12,041)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,653 miles
    Test number
    698162634119
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre splitting on inner edge

  16. Pass108,612 miles (+6,786)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    108,612 miles
    Test number
    419940533125
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail101,826 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,826 miles
    Test number
    218058932471
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass101,826 miles (+9,334)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    101,826 miles
    Test number
    735538532124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass92,492 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    92,492 miles
    Test number
    176514791294
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth front tyres have slight sidwall damage currantly not deep enough to reach cords/ply
    • NoteOffside rear parking brake low performance

  20. Fail92,492 miles (+16,055)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,492 miles
    Test number
    327734191234
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth front tyres have slight sidwall damage currantly not deep enough to reach cords/ply
    • NoteOffside rear parking brake low performance

  21. Pass76,437 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    76,437 miles
    Test number
    340770000304
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  22. Fail76,437 miles (+17,473)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,437 miles
    Test number
    952890300347
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  23. Pass58,964 miles (+3,805)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    58,964 miles
    Test number
    324083599203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass55,159 miles (+10,860)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    55,159 miles
    Test number
    261216809412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass44,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    44,299 miles
    Test number
    450392018101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC05 FFD

Does LC05 FFD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC05 FFD expired on 26 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC05 FFD?
The MOT on LC05 FFD expired on 26 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC05 FFD done?
LC05 FFD was recorded at 178,451 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2024, an average of 8,248 miles a year.
Has LC05 FFD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC05 FFD has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on LC05 FFD ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LC05 FFD find?
LC05 FFD passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front upper shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front upper shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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